The New Zealand Music Commission is pleased to announce that delegate applications to attend BIGSOUND 2026 are now open.
Outward Sound: BIGSOUND 2026 Delegate Grant Applications OPEN!
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International Newsletter – NZ Music Month 2026
Check out our International Newsletter for NZ Music Month | Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa 2026.
Aotearoa Makes Its Mark At The Great Escape 2026
Aotearoa has concluded a landmark week as Lead Country Partner at The Great Escape 2026 in Brighton, UK.
Free Music Industry Event ‘Going Local’ Returns to the South Island
Ever wanted to know more about the music industry – how it works, who to talk to, what you need, why things happen and where you should look for help?
Weekly Newsletter #2 | NZ Music Month 2026
Read on for news about the very special Pōneke House Party, the London Launch Party for The Great Escape, iHeart Country’s acoustic sessions, the Space Academy Variety Show, the chance to join a Library Choir, seminars, sessions, a big band classic kiwi cover night, the week’s new local releases and performances of all kinds of sounds in all kinds of spaces!
A Massive Night of Jokes and Songs and More Jokes Just for Wellington
The NZ International Comedy Festival and NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa present PŌNEKE HOUSE PARTY.